Patient's question:
I'll translate the provided text into English, keeping the newline characters as they are. Here's the translation:I'll be 39 weeks pregnant tomorrow. I had acute otitis media and bronchitis before. These are chronic conditions. Besides allergic rhinitis, I can't take medication, so I've been enduring it. At night, I cough severely, and my bronchitis is quite serious. My otitis media also leaks fluid (both ears have otitis media). My right ear has already experienced hearing loss, and it constantly itches at night. The baby still doesn't want to come out. Now I don't know whether I should focus on waiting for the baby to be born naturally or have a cesarean section at the hospital. After the baby is born, will I be able to take medication?
Past treatment history and effectiveness:
- Otitis media: The doctor prescribed Ofloxacin eye drops, which I've finished one bottle of. I don't know if it has interfered with the baby.
- Bronchitis: The doctor prescribed Shuanghuanglian oral liquid and Yanli Xiao capsules, which are traditional Chinese medicine (from Syzygium aromaticum).
What kind of help I need:
Doctor, what should I do in my current situation?
Doctor's answer:
At 39 weeks, you are already considered full-term, and there will be no impact on the baby's birth now. Since you are in so much pain, you can go to the hospital first to try a natural delivery. If it doesn't work out, you can then opt for a cesarean section. After the baby is born, if you plan to breastfeed, you must be cautious about medication and inform your doctor about your previous medication history. Some medications can pass into the baby's body through breast milk. If you don't breastfeed, there's no need to worry.